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Doragonzu speaking

(Ddraig speaking)

[Albion speaking]

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Chapter 11 - Inching closer

"Urgh, I feel...really, really...sick." Ryūno said as he woke up from his...bed?!

"What, but...I usually-" He stopped talking when he saw Kuroka laying next to him in her kimono, it's a surprise she wasn't hot.

"Oh...I forgot about that."

"Kuroka used her sage arts to help you fall asleep, partner."

"She can do that? Neat. I should probably get to school, though." As Ryūno said that, she started waking up.

"Mmhm." Kuroka yawned

"Good...morning?" Kuroka looked at him.

"Yeah, morning, Kuroka. How'd you sleep?" Ryūno said getting up and stretching.

"I slept well, you? I used my sage arts to help with your insomnia, I hope I didn't make it worse, nya."

"No, it's fine. Thank you, actually. It's one of the best nights I've had."

"Oh, by the way, we didn't do it, so you can relax." Kuroka reassured.

"Alright, not that I would've minded, but I was pretty tired."

"Nya, same here. Well, I'm heading to the kitchen, want something?"

"Tea would be nice, I gotta get to school soon. It's 7:24 AM."

"Dawww, can you not skip, nya?"

"No, no I cannot. Besides, the weekend is coming up soon, so don't fret too much."

"Okay, anyway, I'm gonna go shower, I need it. You probably do too, nya."

"Should we shower together?" Ryūno suggested.

"Why not, maybe we'll save water, nya~"

"Actually, I think we'll waste more, but let's go together, anyway, It'll save us time." After he said that, they both walked into the bathroom, Ryūno undressed walked into the shower, and poured the cold water, unbeknownst to Kuroka. As Kuroka walked in undressed as well, she yelped.

"Ehhh!"

"What is it?" Ryūno asked, confused.

"Why's the water cold..?"

"I always shower with cold water in the mornings...it helps the muscles get ready for the day."

"What kind of monster showers with cold water?!" Kuroka asked overdramatically.

"That kind of monster would be me Kuroka. Do you want me to change it?"

"Yes, please, nya." Kuroka replied, as she said that, Ryūno changed it back, Kuroka instantly felt better.

"Ahh...much better, nya." Kuroka said.

"I must admit, it does feel a lot nicer than cold water."

"It does, now, stand still, I'll scrub your back."

"Thanks, but I can-" He was interrupted by Kuroka.

"Nope, I'm still gonna do it, nya~" Ryūno could only sigh in defeat.

"Don't get offended, but you need to work on your back a bit more, nya~"

"...I'm sixteen, I'm not gonna look like a greek god in just three years." Ryūno replied with firmness.

"Nya, I love teasing you. You get so angry when someone looks down on you. Besides, you're lucky you have a cute face."

"I could honestly say the same to you, many people wouldn't be able to get away with that." Kuroka only giggled at that.

"Alright, your turn." Ryūno said.

"Alright, nya." They both switched positions, now Ryūno was washing Kuroka.

"Mmm, feels nice, nya."

"I'm glad it does. So, what are you gonna do while I'm gone?" Ryūno asked.

"I don't know, my injuries are still healing, so I can't do anything drastic, maybe I'll just sleep or watch TV while you're gone, or maybe I'll explore your room, nya~"

"Satan I hope you don't do the last one. Alright, I'm done." They both finished cleaning themselves up and went out of the shower to dress up.

"We are so doing that again, nya."

"Sure, I wouldn't mind." Said Ryūno as he walked towards the mirror to look at his face and fix up his hair.

A/N - Yes, my OC has the face of Levi Ackerman, problem?

Ryūno fixed up his hair and continued to look in the mirror.

"Stop looking at your face so much, that's supposed to be my job, nya."

Ryūno turned to her and smiled a bit.

"It's no one's job. I'll go put on my uniform, can you go downstairs and make tea for us?"

"Of course, nya." Kuroka went downstairs, whilst Ryūno went to his bedroom.

As he opened the doors to his room, Ryūno went towards his closet where his uniform was.

He put the uniforms coat on like a cape, as usual.

"God, I hate wearing this, when this week is over, I'll finally be rid of it..." Ryūno complained, he finished putting on the uniform and headed downstairs, where Kuroka was sitting near the dinner table.

"Your tea is ready, nya."

"Thanks, Kuroka." He proceeded to take the cup and sip.

"It's green tea, by the way. I didn't know what you liked, so I just chose it."

"It's great, don't worry."

"So, what are you planning to do about Kalawarner?" Kuroka asked.

"I'll stop by the church at around noon, that's when fallen angels are usually most active."

"Will you request Rias' help?"

"I doubt I'll need it."

"What if you get ambushed, nya?"

"I won't, and if I do somehow, I'll just rob them of their power, fallen angels are pathetically weak."

"Well...except for Azazel and Kokabiel, nya."

"Azazel and Kokabiel?"

"Azazel is the governor of fallen angels, partner. And Kokabiel is just some warmonger, though, he is quite powerful, surviving gods wrath and the great war."

"Those are definitely impressive feats, I'll have to be careful, who knows what could happen."

"Kokabiel is threatening to start a war, he said he's been bored for the past years, so he wants to spark one."

"And how'd you meet Azazel?"

"Vali is a great friend of Azazel, I met him like that, nya. He's also really enthusiastic about sacred gears, so watch out, he might annoy and bug you about yours."

"Does he possess a sacred gear of his own?"

"I believe so. Dragon King...Fafnir? I think."

"I see." Ryūno said continuing to drink. Ryūno looked at his clock.

"Sorry, it looks like it's time for me to go."

"Alright, I'll see you in a couple of hours, nya." Kuroka winked at him, which he deadpanned at.

Ryūno picked up his backpack and left the house.

Scene change, Kuoh Academy, 11:27 AM GST.

Ryūno was sitting at his desk, paying no attention to what the teacher was saying, until suddenly the doors opened to reveal Akeno.

"It's one of the queens!" One of the boys screamed.

"Akeno, will you please go out with me?"

"I love you!"

'God, shut up you noisy brats.' Ryūno thought to himself.

"Excuse me, but I would like to take Mr. Kishatsu with me to the Occult Research Club, is that okay?"

"Yes dear, it is. Mr. Kishatsu? Will you go with her?" The teacher asked.

"Hmmm..." Ryūno thought.

"Maybe you'd like to hear one of my stories again?" The teacher tried to convince him.

"No, no. I'm going." The teacher could only smile at that.

"Awwww no fair, why does this dork always get to be with the hotties?!" Ryūno looked at him with a glare.

"You should ask them that, not me." Ryūno said as he stood up and followed Akeno towards the exit of the class.

"Sorry to get you out of your class, Ryūno." Akeno apologized.

"I will take literally any excuse to leave it, no worries." She smiled at that.

"So, you've got a rating game coming, how's your training coming along?" Ryūno asked trying to hold a conversation.

"Our training has been going pretty well, Issei has been gaining better control of his sacred gear, and the rest of our magic capabilities have shot up as well."

"Good work, then."

"I wanted to ask...do you think we have a chance of winning, Ryūno?" Ryūno sighed at that.

"I'm an honest man, and all I can say is, it's anyone's game here. I think your peerage knows better than anyone, that Riser has a significant advantage over you, with his regeneration, Phenex Tears, and Pyrokenisis, as well as strength in numbers, he has a very strong chance of winning."

"I see..." Akeno was a bit saddened at that.

"But that doesn't mean you should just give up, you can win, it's difficult, but not impossible. Regardless, I wish you the best of luck in freeing your King, Rias."

"I thought you hated Rias?"

"I...do not. I might've at first, because of my history with her brother, but I've grown to tolerate her, in any case, she has my respect and mental support." Akeno smiled sweetly at that.

"Thank you." Akeno said.

"Of course." Ryūno replied as they made it to the clubrooms doors.

Akeno opened the doors.

"Rias, I've brought him."

"Ah, thank you, Akeno. Hello, Ryūno."

"Greetings, Rias." Ryūno looked around the room to find Koneko sitting on the couch, Kiba chatting with Issei and Asia, and Rias near her desk with Akeno.

"We wanted to thank you for helping us save Asia, even though you were a bit reluctant at first, you still helped us a great deal." Rias said. Issei saw Ryūno and went towards him.

"Hey, man. I just wanted to say, thanks, you were really cool and badass out there!" Issei praised.

Ryūno nodded.

"It's no problem, besides, it benefits me, too."

"How so?" Kiba asked, intrigued.

"I need the Red Dragon Emperor to be in tip-top shape, you are my rival, after all."

"(I don't even recall you being my rival, host of Doragonzu.)"

Ddraig spoke, which surprised everyone.

"Ah, so you truly are awakened now. Well, you technically aren't my rival, but I'm making you, as well as the White Dragon Emperor my destined rivals."

"(Why?)"

"Why? What do you mean why? We're dragons! We battle for pride and honor! Do we really need a reason to fight?"

"(Battles between dragons caused a lot of destruction, host of Doragonzu, especially yours. I am surprised you managed to contain your own power, it is quite an impressive feat.)"

As Ddraig said that, everyone felt someone's presence.

...

It was Sirzechs lucifer.

"Lucifer..." Ryūno remembered his encounter with the Devil King.

"Hello, Rias, how are you doing? I hope your peerage is-" He stopped talking when he saw Ryūno, staring at him.

"Rias, you made a new friend?" Sirzechs asked, smiling at the young man.

"Well...uh, yes. Brother, this is Ryūno, but he proclaims himself as 'The Dragon Emperor'."

Sirzechs was surprised as his mouth was agape, my, did this boy grow up in such a short time.

"Wait...Ryūno?!" Sirzechs asked, everyone was confused, whilst Ryūno narrowed his eyes.

"I'm hurt that you don't remember me...Sirzechs." Ryūno replied coldly.

"So you are him...incredible. How are you doing?" Sirzechs asked.

"Apart from the wounds you left me during our last encounter, I'm actually doing rather fine."

"Ah, please forgive me for that, but you were trespassing on Gremory territory."

"I didn't even know your family existed prior to that, Lucifer. I was lost, and you attacked me. Though I must admit, you were quite the challenge."

"How can I atone, Dragon Emperor?" Sirzechs asked.

"...I'll think of something down the line, don't worry. Anyway, continue about what you were here for." Ryūno said as he sat down near the couch where Akeno's tea was prepared.

"Anyway, Rias, I came to wish you good luck in the upcoming Rating game, since this is your first rating game, it will be broadcasted all over the Underworld." Everyone was surprised at this.

"But, brother-"

"Do not fret, Rias. I'm sure you'll do great. I also wanted to ask, is this the boy that saved your Bishop Piece, Asia?"

"Yes, that is him, brother."

"I must thank you, not everyone would go out of their way like this."

"Do not thank me, I also had a goal in mind whilst helping your sister."

"Oh, and what might that be?"

"Finding a fallen angel named Kalawarner."

"What business may you have with her?"

"I'm planning to execute her." Everyone got startled at this.

"Why?" Rias asked.

"That's my business. Look, I want her dead, can we leave it at that, please?" Rias sighed at that.

"Alright, well, it seems like it may be time for me to go. Oh and before I go...Ryūno, can you meet me in 2 days in my office?" Ryūno was a bit confused at that.

"...For what?"

"To talk." Sirzechs answered.

"This had better not be some sort of ambush, I'll think about it."

"Alright, then I bid you farewell, good luck, everyone." Sirzechs said his goodbyes.

"Sigh, I'm never going to hear the end of him, am I?" Rias said.

"Hehehe, your brother is just trying to cheer you on."

"More so the fact you're going up against that prick Riser."

"We're gonna win no matter what, right guys?" Issei asked his peerage.

"Right!" They all shouted.

"Issei, you're their trump card, work hard out there. Your sacred gear should be able to crush that fool." He smiled at that.

"Hell yeah, he's going down."

"Good, now. I must go, I've been out of class for too long, and thank you for the tea as always, Akeno has some of the best I've tasted."

"And thank you for helping us, Ryūno." Akeno replied with her signature smile.

Time skip to the end of school.

"Glad that's over..." Ryūno said lifting his head up from the desk and putting his books back in the backpack.

"Alright, I'll go home, meet Kuroka again, and then, I'm stopping by the church."

"Best get ready, partner."

After what seemed like a while, Ryūno finally made it back home.

"Hey, so you're finally home, nya! I missed you!" Kuroka said as she hugged him.

"Yeah, me too. I'm getting way too bored in class, I'm gonna go change, and then head for the church."

"You sure you don't need any help?" Kuroka asked.

"I'll be fine, if I'm in a pinch, I'll teleport out." As Ryūno said this, he made his way to change in his bedroom. He put on a white long-sleeved v-neck, along with black cargo pants and brown boots.

"Alright, I'm ready." He said as he's walking out of the bedroom, Kuroka was waiting for him.

"Hey." Kuroka got his attention.

"Be careful, okay?" Ryūno nodded at that and went out downstairs and out of his house.

Scene change, Kuoh's Church, 4:12 PM GST.

Ryūno was currently walking towards the slightly broken doors, kicking them down.

To reveal a woman with navy blue hair, and an injured Raynare.

"Who are you?! State you-" Raynare stopped talking.

"Is this him, Raynare?" Raynare nodded in fear.

"So you're the one who did this?" Kalwarnare spat out with venom.

"Indeed, and I'm going to do the same to you, murderer of my friend, Kalawarner."

To be continued...